"Xiangling!"

Yuan Qiang shouted.

Everyone was stunned when they saw him, and even Mao Xiangling didn't recognize him at first because Yuan Qiang was wearing glasses.

Who is this?

"He's really tall! And has a great physique! He looks really handsome."

"Wow, so handsome, so stylish, that roguish charm is really cool."

The classmates stopped and whispered among themselves.

Jiang Ting found the man familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.

Could it be a student from another school?

Seeing that Mao Xiangling didn't recognize him, Yuan Qiang simply took off his glasses and said:

"I've been sitting under the tree waiting for you for ages. Come out and have some food."

His clear and handsome appearance was like a ray of light, piercing through the evening sunset.

"Isn't that the officer I saw downstairs a couple of days ago? So he's Mao Xiangling's boyfriend!"

"Holy crap, he's so handsome! I never expected Xiangling to have such an amazing boyfriend."

"No wonder he kept it hidden from everyone; if he walked down the street, a lot of girls would be vying for his attention."

"But didn't Jiang Ting say last time that this was her boyfriend?"

Jiang Ting recognized Yuan Qiang. Hearing her classmate's words, she looked embarrassed.

The man she had been longing for day and night, the man she dreamed of every day, was actually greeting Mao Xiangling and even offering to take her out to dinner!

This is impossible, it must be a hallucination, it's not real. If my classmates find out I'm lying, I'll be so embarrassed.

Upon seeing Yuan Qiang, Mao Xiangling immediately felt emboldened. She stepped forward, took Yuan Qiang's arm, and led him to her classmates.

"Didn't you all want to meet my boyfriend in the military? This is my boyfriend, his name is Yuan Qiang."

After Mao Xiangling finished speaking, she stared at everyone. She then glanced at Jiang Ting, who was blushing and staring straight at Yuan Qiang.

"No, that's impossible. How could Yuan Qiang be your boyfriend? You're lying, you're talking nonsense."

Jiang Pei shouted:

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qiang wondered, "Who is this girl? She's so angry! I haven't even recovered from what Mao Xiangling said yet, and she's already ruined everything."

He couldn't be happier to become Mao Xiangling's boyfriend. Today, her sudden introduction of him to her classmates was like a windfall that he had caught.

"I am Mao Xiangling's boyfriend. My name is Yuan Qiang, and I am a soldier in the Yongning garrison."

It was a pleasure meeting you all. I'm very grateful if you could all take good care of my daughter, Xiangling, in the future.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Pei felt as if the world had collapsed. That slut Mao Xiangling had actually seduced Yuan Qiang behind her back.

She had repeatedly asked her cousin to help her and Yuan Qiang get together, but to no avail. Today, Mao Xiangling actually snatched the deal away from her. She was so unwilling to accept it.

Jiang Pei finally couldn't hold back anymore, covered her face and ran into the dormitory building crying.

"Don't worry, handsome guy, we'll definitely take care of you. I never expected Mao Xiangling's boyfriend to be so handsome."

"Xiangling, you are so lucky to have such a good partner who treats you so well."

Xiangling was already used to seeing these opportunists, and this time Yuan Qiang was a timely help, helping her vent her anger.

After the students left, Mao Xiangling quickly let go of the hand that was holding her arm.

"Yuan Qiang, today's situation is truly exceptional, please don't take offense at what I said earlier. By the way, what brings you here?"

"How could I mind? I'm overjoyed. Today, Sister-in-law Enru is hosting a banquet at home and specifically asked me to invite you to come along."

"When I arrived, you hadn't finished class yet, so I sat under the big tree and waited for you for a while."

Upon hearing that Xia Enruo was treating, Mao Xiangling was naturally happy to oblige. She knew that Xia Enruo's cooking skills were superb, and she was sure to have a delicious meal.

"That's great! Luckily I went back to my dorm first today, otherwise I would have really missed it. Let's go then."

Yuan Qiang took Mao Xiangling's hand and led her away.

Mao Xiangling was somewhat surprised. She hurriedly tried to break free, but Yuan Qiang held her tightly, and she had no way to do so.

The two walked one after the other, and Yuan Qiang was overjoyed.

Xia Enruo was busy cooking at home. Today she made Maoxuewang (a spicy Sichuan dish), garlic pork belly, Kung Pao shrimp, braised crucian carp, lychee tomatoes, steamed crab, and Sichuan-style chicken. She also made bubble tea and Korean cold noodles.

Seven or eight dishes in one go dazzled Gu Shaoxuan. He knew Xia Enruo could cook, but he didn't expect her to be so good at it.

Many of these dishes are ones I've never seen before; I've never even heard of them before.

Seeing that Xia Enruo was covered in sweat, he went out, dampened a towel, and gently wiped her forehead clean.

Xia Enruo turned her head to look at Gu Shaoxuan; this was the first time he had ever wiped her sweat.

Looking at his wife's flushed face and moist lips, Gu Shaoxuan suddenly felt his heart race and felt an involuntary shy physical reaction.

He took advantage of Xia Enruo pausing her work and leaned down to kiss her.

"What are you doing? I'm cooking, and Shaojun and Sister-in-law Qiuqin are still here. Honestly! Have you forgotten what I told you last time?"

"You said we wouldn't share a bed for the time being, but you didn't say we couldn't kiss."

Upon hearing this, Xia Enruo realized that Gu Shaoxuan was now trying to find loopholes in the wording.

"Having outsiders around has a negative impact."

After Xia Enruo finished speaking, her cheeks flushed slightly and she turned her head away.

Gu Shaoxuan suppressed a smug laugh; her mouth was so sweet, a kiss left a lingering fragrance on her lips.

Yuan Qiang led Mao Xiangling into the house, where she found it bustling with people.

"Sister! Brother-in-law!"

Mao Xiangling greeted them.

"Xiangling is here. Please sit down. There are fruits and tea over there. Yuan Qiang, please take care of her. The food will be ready soon."

Xia Enru called out from the kitchen, but she was too busy to do anything else.

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